Reading between the lines on this he sounds a tad peed off at the board for selling so many players. But at least he's had the good grace to speak to the manager. I'd say if we bring some real quality in soon we've got a chance of keeping him.

Reading between the lines on this he sounds a tad peed off at the board for selling so many players. But at least he's had the good grace to speak to the manager. I'd say if we bring some real quality in soon we've got a chance of keeping him.St Van Roetford

What is going on it can't just be money driving these players away! Has the broad shown no intention to push the club forward, surly with the players being link with us now they are! It's all a bit funny.

I just hope these players can manage the prem, and hit the ground running when they turn up.

There are more things happing here then we the fans are being told.

What is going on it can't just be money driving these players away! Has the broad shown no intention to push the club forward, surly with the players being link with us now they are! It's all a bit funny.
I just hope these players can manage the prem, and hit the ground running when they turn up.
There are more things happing here then we the fans are being told.Southampton boy

This will SHOW , us ALL , sell and the future looks like life in the championship . Keep Spider and build CONFIDENCE to create ambition , for ALL involved in the club . We really cant afford to LOSE him or Lovren , as so far we may have ££££££ s but no new signings to fill the VOID by Ricky / Adam s and Luke s departure . We need ANSWERS not media gossip , but if Spider leaves then I personally think the WRITING IS FIRMLY ON THE WALL . and St Mary s will be a stadium of NIGHTMARES

This will SHOW , us ALL , sell and the future looks like life in the championship . Keep Spider and build CONFIDENCE to create ambition , for ALL involved in the club . We really cant afford to LOSE him or Lovren , as so far we may have ££££££ s but no new signings to fill the VOID by Ricky / Adam s and Luke s departure . We need ANSWERS not media gossip , but if Spider leaves then I personally think the WRITING IS FIRMLY ON THE WALL . and St Mary s will be a stadium of NIGHTMARESSPIKEISLANDTRADER

Lets all hope Morgan stays and we make him captain, but his decision to stay will depend upon who we buy in the next 10 days to convince him to stay. He needs to see who is coming which will show what ambition Saints have to push on.

We are all 'p***ed off' that the board have allowed at least 3 of our star players to leave and possibly more to follow so Saints need to show him a reason to stay.

Lets all hope Morgan stays and we make him captain, but his decision to stay will depend upon who we buy in the next 10 days to convince him to stay. He needs to see who is coming which will show what ambition Saints have to push on.
We are all 'p***ed off' that the board have allowed at least 3 of our star players to leave and possibly more to follow so Saints need to show him a reason to stay.NC Fan4Life

At last! A player who has the integrity to at least speak to the manager before deciding he wants out. Make him captain for next season, if he stays, and lets start moving in the transfer market before it,s too late.

At last! A player who has the integrity to at least speak to the manager before deciding he wants out. Make him captain for next season, if he stays, and lets start moving in the transfer market before it,s too late.echo1948

Southampton boy wrote:
What is going on it can't just be money driving these players away! Has the broad shown no intention to push the club forward, surly with the players being link with us now they are! It's all a bit funny.

I just hope these players can manage the prem, and hit the ground running when they turn up.

There are more things happing here then we the fans are being told.

From what I understand from Lovren's interview, that is the suggestion. The push to CL has weakened and people who came for "the vision" are bailing out accordingly.

[quote][p][bold]Southampton boy[/bold] wrote:
What is going on it can't just be money driving these players away! Has the broad shown no intention to push the club forward, surly with the players being link with us now they are! It's all a bit funny.
I just hope these players can manage the prem, and hit the ground running when they turn up.
There are more things happing here then we the fans are being told.[/p][/quote]From what I understand from Lovren's interview, that is the suggestion. The push to CL has weakened and people who came for "the vision" are bailing out accordingly.Ozmosis

Southampton boy wrote:
What is going on it can't just be money driving these players away! Has the broad shown no intention to push the club forward, surly with the players being link with us now they are! It's all a bit funny.

I just hope these players can manage the prem, and hit the ground running when they turn up.

There are more things happing here then we the fans are being told.

I agree and have been saying on these sites that it is not just about the money. The main reason for them leaving is AMBITION.

They all signed up to Nicola Cortese's promise of CL football, but since his leaving they believe this dream has now gone.

They now all believe that the club will not finance that next step so where does that leave them ? Most of our World Cup players have proved that they can play at that level and want to fulfill that ambition.

The board should not have sold all three of our England players, certainly not before buying first.

We all knew and been saying that we needed 4 top quality players added to last seasons squad before the departures, now we need 7 or 8 !

If we do sign this number then the club may match Morgan's ambition, if not why would he stay.

It is down to the new board to show players and fans what the plan is and start signing top quality players urgently, not mediocre ones.

[quote][p][bold]Southampton boy[/bold] wrote:
What is going on it can't just be money driving these players away! Has the broad shown no intention to push the club forward, surly with the players being link with us now they are! It's all a bit funny.
I just hope these players can manage the prem, and hit the ground running when they turn up.
There are more things happing here then we the fans are being told.[/p][/quote]I agree and have been saying on these sites that it is not just about the money. The main reason for them leaving is AMBITION.
They all signed up to Nicola Cortese's promise of CL football, but since his leaving they believe this dream has now gone.
They now all believe that the club will not finance that next step so where does that leave them ? Most of our World Cup players have proved that they can play at that level and want to fulfill that ambition.
The board should not have sold all three of our England players, certainly not before buying first.
We all knew and been saying that we needed 4 top quality players added to last seasons squad before the departures, now we need 7 or 8 !
If we do sign this number then the club may match Morgan's ambition, if not why would he stay.
It is down to the new board to show players and fans what the plan is and start signing top quality players urgently, not mediocre ones.NC Fan4Life

Rondo says he wants him to stay Morgan has at least had the class to say we will see how it goes, Lambert sale made sense, Shaw was never really that close to the club and was always likely to go, Lallana had to go as his ego had outgrown the changing room, Lovren clearly will go at the right cost, but I think we have about two weeks to convince Morgan to stay with some class signings. 3 players out so far hopefully 2 in on Monday and with May UK a back. Just need Rondo to sign a class cent back quickly and we may just keep Morgan from the vultures. If he is sold it has to be to Arsenal not Spuds!

Rondo says he wants him to stay Morgan has at least had the class to say we will see how it goes, Lambert sale made sense, Shaw was never really that close to the club and was always likely to go, Lallana had to go as his ego had outgrown the changing room, Lovren clearly will go at the right cost, but I think we have about two weeks to convince Morgan to stay with some class signings. 3 players out so far hopefully 2 in on Monday and with May UK a back. Just need Rondo to sign a class cent back quickly and we may just keep Morgan from the vultures. If he is sold it has to be to Arsenal not Spuds!Dorssaints

Complete 2 or 3 signings then Morgan might commit frankly if I was in his position at the moment I'd stall too we've all worked in places where people leave all the time it's quite unsettling sort it out saints!

Complete 2 or 3 signings then Morgan might commit frankly if I was in his position at the moment I'd stall too we've all worked in places where people leave all the time it's quite unsettling sort it out saints!mbetts

I say it again. The board have been naive in the extreme - they failed to put out a clear message saying that maybe players will get a quick CL fix if they move now but we intend to be in the CL in 1-2 years' time.

Katharina doesn't have a clue.

I say it again. The board have been naive in the extreme - they failed to put out a clear message saying that maybe players will get a quick CL fix if they move now but we intend to be in the CL in 1-2 years' time.
Katharina doesn't have a clue.Saint Jinx

It's quite obvious that Morgan has been told by someone that the club lack ambition and all the players will be sold, but then he's spoken to Koeman who says the opposite and he'll be getting quality replacements.
Morgan's just waiting to see which way it's going to swing.

I wonder who put the doubts into his mind.

The previous manager was well known to have his favourites, namely Shaw, Lallana, Lovren, Morgan, JRod and Wanyama.
I'll bet a pound to a shiney turd that Wanyama is the next to want to leave.
I think if JRod was fit he would be off too, hopefully before he fully recovers we'll have a decent team and he wants to be part of it.
I still find it suspicious that Lovren said the aim was for a Europa League spot at the very least, yet the previous manager put out an under strength team in the FA Cup.

The previous chairman was under the impression that he WAS Southampton FC and without him the Saints are nothing and he's trying his hardest to prove it.
The previous chairman and manager did a fairly good job when employed by Saints but I reckon they left a lot of poison behind when they walked out.
Funny how in Rickie's heartfelt goodbye letter, the previous chairman didn't get a mention.

It's quite obvious that Morgan has been told by someone that the club lack ambition and all the players will be sold, but then he's spoken to Koeman who says the opposite and he'll be getting quality replacements.
Morgan's just waiting to see which way it's going to swing.
I wonder who put the doubts into his mind.
The previous manager was well known to have his favourites, namely Shaw, Lallana, Lovren, Morgan, JRod and Wanyama.
I'll bet a pound to a shiney turd that Wanyama is the next to want to leave.
I think if JRod was fit he would be off too, hopefully before he fully recovers we'll have a decent team and he wants to be part of it.
I still find it suspicious that Lovren said the aim was for a Europa League spot at the very least, yet the previous manager put out an under strength team in the FA Cup.
The previous chairman was under the impression that he WAS Southampton FC and without him the Saints are nothing and he's trying his hardest to prove it.
The previous chairman and manager did a fairly good job when employed by Saints but I reckon they left a lot of poison behind when they walked out.
Funny how in Rickie's heartfelt goodbye letter, the previous chairman didn't get a mention.pitbull

Sounds like if we start spending and bring in quality he wants to stay. He's been with us for so long, should defo make him el cap-i-tian.

This is a massive week for SFC. Hopefully we'll see some players coming in now.

Sounds like if we start spending and bring in quality he wants to stay. He's been with us for so long, should defo make him el cap-i-tian.
This is a massive week for SFC. Hopefully we'll see some players coming in now.TGodSFC

There is a lot of rumours about financial management under Cortese. It appears KL has stumped up a lot of money to meet with the commitments he made. That may have slowed the push for the CL for a year or two whilst the club re-groups with new board and Manager.
I know players have a limited life at the top, I also know injury can finish players before they have even started playing - never mind games in a WC.
Playing for your country is the ultimate (well it should be!) but it comes with warnings. If you're any good other players from bigger clubs will do one of two things. Either totally blank you because you're from little Southampton or be on a mission to get you to their club.
Sick to death if all the chest thumping and badge kissing - we all know it's all about the money for Lallana, Shaw and Lovren. Who can blame them?
For me the only loyalty in football is that of the fans. Rickie Lambert is a Liverpool fan - I understand his loyalties! It must have been difficult playing against them 4-times and looking to beat his childhood club!
I will always follow Southampton regardless what league or who plays for them. I love going to live games - but it is a rediculous price. I will try and stream live every week at home until it's no longer available - then it will be back to "Score" on the BBC for updates! Don't get me started on the price of shirts! I love stripes by why £50? Someone us seriously extracting the urine!
So Morgan do what you must. No skin off my nose! If you want to be part of Ronald Koeman's vision you will be a valued member of the team/squad. If not please just go about your business without dragging the good name (what's left of it) of our club through the back pages of the media. We have plenty of competition for your position - may be not what you want? It won't e any easier at Arsenal where arguably competition will be more intense. I believe for your further advancement you need Southampton FC as much as we need you!

There is a lot of rumours about financial management under Cortese. It appears KL has stumped up a lot of money to meet with the commitments he made. That may have slowed the push for the CL for a year or two whilst the club re-groups with new board and Manager.
I know players have a limited life at the top, I also know injury can finish players before they have even started playing - never mind games in a WC.
Playing for your country is the ultimate (well it should be!) but it comes with warnings. If you're any good other players from bigger clubs will do one of two things. Either totally blank you because you're from little Southampton or be on a mission to get you to their club.
Sick to death if all the chest thumping and badge kissing - we all know it's all about the money for Lallana, Shaw and Lovren. Who can blame them?
For me the only loyalty in football is that of the fans. Rickie Lambert is a Liverpool fan - I understand his loyalties! It must have been difficult playing against them 4-times and looking to beat his childhood club!
I will always follow Southampton regardless what league or who plays for them. I love going to live games - but it is a rediculous price. I will try and stream live every week at home until it's no longer available - then it will be back to "Score" on the BBC for updates! Don't get me started on the price of shirts! I love stripes by why £50? Someone us seriously extracting the urine!
So Morgan do what you must. No skin off my nose! If you want to be part of Ronald Koeman's vision you will be a valued member of the team/squad. If not please just go about your business without dragging the good name (what's left of it) of our club through the back pages of the media. We have plenty of competition for your position - may be not what you want? It won't e any easier at Arsenal where arguably competition will be more intense. I believe for your further advancement you need Southampton FC as much as we need you!St.Yorkie

Thank you Morgan , at least you talked to Koeman, unlike the other clowns
who have left or want to leave. Lets hope the board make enough signings to impress Morgan, or the quality if not the quantity. Sky were saying we are in for Paulinhio the brasilian who plays in Italy . Is he any good???

Thank you Morgan , at least you talked to Koeman, unlike the other clowns
who have left or want to leave. Lets hope the board make enough signings to impress Morgan, or the quality if not the quantity. Sky were saying we are in for Paulinhio the brasilian who plays in Italy . Is he any good???richard903

This player has grown on most of us Saints watchers, and he looked very assured in his recent outing for Les Blues, we must get players in to complement him.
Hopefully, we will get some more full-blooded commitment from Morgan and others soon, so as to steady this good ship, so don't hang about.

Captain Morgan can make the mutineers walk the plank.

Saints Forever.

This player has grown on most of us Saints watchers, and he looked very assured in his recent outing for Les Blues, we must get players in to complement him.
Hopefully, we will get some more full-blooded commitment from Morgan and others soon, so as to steady this good ship, so don't hang about.
Captain Morgan can make the mutineers walk the plank.
Saints Forever.lowe esteem

lowe esteem wrote:
This player has grown on most of us Saints watchers, and he looked very assured in his recent outing for Les Blues, we must get players in to complement him.
Hopefully, we will get some more full-blooded commitment from Morgan and others soon, so as to steady this good ship, so don't hang about.

Captain Morgan can make the mutineers walk the plank.

Saints Forever.

The trouble is, Time is running out to steady the Ship we got to get some Big Name Players in Bloody Soon, or the Ship will Sink faster than the Titanic.............
.

[quote][p][bold]lowe esteem[/bold] wrote:
This player has grown on most of us Saints watchers, and he looked very assured in his recent outing for Les Blues, we must get players in to complement him.
Hopefully, we will get some more full-blooded commitment from Morgan and others soon, so as to steady this good ship, so don't hang about.
Captain Morgan can make the mutineers walk the plank.
Saints Forever.[/p][/quote]The trouble is, Time is running out to steady the Ship we got to get some Big Name Players in Bloody Soon, or the Ship will Sink faster than the Titanic.............
.Rocket 1

FC Twente did not risk Southampton target Dusan Tadic in a friendly as he moves towards the exit door.
This past afternoon, Twente defeated Dutch amateur side VV Oldenzaal 14-1 in a pre-season friendly and Tadić was nowhere to be seen. When questioned on his whereabouts, Twente coach Alfred Schreuder, speaking to RTVOost.nl stated that “Everyone knows he is close to an agreement, we did not want to take a chance with him.”

The interviewer then suggested that could the Serbian be moving to Southampton and Schreuder replied: “There is a big chance that will happen”.

Could Tadic be in a Southampton Hotel tonight?

Total Dutch Football.com and Sky Sport Website:-
Transfer news: Southampton target Dusan Tadic not risked by FC Twente in friendly .
FC Twente did not risk Southampton target Dusan Tadic in a friendly as he moves towards the exit door.
This past afternoon, Twente defeated Dutch amateur side VV Oldenzaal 14-1 in a pre-season friendly and Tadić was nowhere to be seen. When questioned on his whereabouts, Twente coach Alfred Schreuder, speaking to RTVOost.nl stated that “Everyone knows he is close to an agreement, we did not want to take a chance with him.”
The interviewer then suggested that could the Serbian be moving to Southampton and Schreuder replied: “There is a big chance that will happen”.
Could Tadic be in a Southampton Hotel tonight?deepheat

The Asset stripping goes on, replaced with cheap imports from crap leagues. I could score 20 a season in Holland.

Relegation looms.

He's off to Arsenal, Koeman probably rang him to say bon voyage.
The Asset stripping goes on, replaced with cheap imports from crap leagues. I could score 20 a season in Holland.
Relegation looms.techsture

mbetts wrote:
Complete 2 or 3 signings then Morgan might commit frankly if I was in his position at the moment I'd stall too we've all worked in places where people leave all the time it's quite unsettling sort it out saints!

I read the same as you mate. It seems as much what he is not saying as what he is saying that is important. Bring in a few good signings and he may be swayed into being the man the team should be built around.
It could also be seen as a sign that Saints are back under control and be looking to progress rather than just tread water.

[quote][p][bold]mbetts[/bold] wrote:
Complete 2 or 3 signings then Morgan might commit frankly if I was in his position at the moment I'd stall too we've all worked in places where people leave all the time it's quite unsettling sort it out saints![/p][/quote]I read the same as you mate. It seems as much what he is not saying as what he is saying that is important. Bring in a few good signings and he may be swayed into being the man the team should be built around.
It could also be seen as a sign that Saints are back under control and be looking to progress rather than just tread water.jls217

richard903 wrote:
Thank you Morgan , at least you talked to Koeman, unlike the other clowns
who have left or want to leave. Lets hope the board make enough signings to impress Morgan, or the quality if not the quantity. Sky were saying we are in for Paulinhio the brasilian who plays in Italy . Is he any good???

Not particularly - we have better already wearing the stripes.

[quote][p][bold]richard903[/bold] wrote:
Thank you Morgan , at least you talked to Koeman, unlike the other clowns
who have left or want to leave. Lets hope the board make enough signings to impress Morgan, or the quality if not the quantity. Sky were saying we are in for Paulinhio the brasilian who plays in Italy . Is he any good???[/p][/quote]Not particularly - we have better already wearing the stripes.jls217

The Asset stripping goes on, replaced with cheap imports from crap leagues. I could score 20 a season in Holland.

Relegation looms.

Blimey! You should call FC Twente coach, Alfred Schreuder. It sounds like he's going to need a 20-a-season guy by this time tomorrow.

[quote][p][bold]techsture[/bold] wrote:
He's off to Arsenal, Koeman probably rang him to say bon voyage.
The Asset stripping goes on, replaced with cheap imports from crap leagues. I could score 20 a season in Holland.
Relegation looms.[/p][/quote]Blimey! You should call FC Twente coach, Alfred Schreuder. It sounds like he's going to need a 20-a-season guy by this time tomorrow.Strasbourg Saint

Southampton boy wrote:
What is going on it can't just be money driving these players away! Has the broad shown no intention to push the club forward, surly with the players being link with us now they are! It's all a bit funny.

I just hope these players can manage the prem, and hit the ground running when they turn up.

There are more things happing here then we the fans are being told.

I agree and have been saying on these sites that it is not just about the money. The main reason for them leaving is AMBITION.

They all signed up to Nicola Cortese's promise of CL football, but since his leaving they believe this dream has now gone.

They now all believe that the club will not finance that next step so where does that leave them ? Most of our World Cup players have proved that they can play at that level and want to fulfill that ambition.

The board should not have sold all three of our England players, certainly not before buying first.

We all knew and been saying that we needed 4 top quality players added to last seasons squad before the departures, now we need 7 or 8 !

If we do sign this number then the club may match Morgan's ambition, if not why would he stay.

It is down to the new board to show players and fans what the plan is and start signing top quality players urgently, not mediocre ones.

I disagree - our so-called World Cup stars failed in Brazil.
Spider could hardly get into the first team.
Ralph's dream of Euro football can't be achieved with our failed
runaways abd wantaways. Let's dump them and re-build
under R.K. with better players who will deliver
Euro football.

[quote][p][bold]NC Fan4Life[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Southampton boy[/bold] wrote:
What is going on it can't just be money driving these players away! Has the broad shown no intention to push the club forward, surly with the players being link with us now they are! It's all a bit funny.
I just hope these players can manage the prem, and hit the ground running when they turn up.
There are more things happing here then we the fans are being told.[/p][/quote]I agree and have been saying on these sites that it is not just about the money. The main reason for them leaving is AMBITION.
They all signed up to Nicola Cortese's promise of CL football, but since his leaving they believe this dream has now gone.
They now all believe that the club will not finance that next step so where does that leave them ? Most of our World Cup players have proved that they can play at that level and want to fulfill that ambition.
The board should not have sold all three of our England players, certainly not before buying first.
We all knew and been saying that we needed 4 top quality players added to last seasons squad before the departures, now we need 7 or 8 !
If we do sign this number then the club may match Morgan's ambition, if not why would he stay.
It is down to the new board to show players and fans what the plan is and start signing top quality players urgently, not mediocre ones.[/p][/quote]I disagree - our so-called World Cup stars failed in Brazil.
Spider could hardly get into the first team.
Ralph's dream of Euro football can't be achieved with our failed
runaways abd wantaways. Let's dump them and re-build
under R.K. with better players who will deliver
Euro football.Littleton-Saint

David Marshall could be on his way to Southampton as Ronald Koeman prepares £8m bid for the Cardiff City goalkeeper. Southampton are poised to make a formal £8million offer for Cardiff City goalkeeper David Marshall. The Scotland international was outstanding last season and Cardiff value him closer to £15m. Southampton are also considering Fraser Forster at Celtic after enquiring about his price.

Daily Mail - 21:54, 6 July 2014
David Marshall could be on his way to Southampton as Ronald Koeman prepares £8m bid for the Cardiff City goalkeeper. Southampton are poised to make a formal £8million offer for Cardiff City goalkeeper David Marshall. The Scotland international was outstanding last season and Cardiff value him closer to £15m. Southampton are also considering Fraser Forster at Celtic after enquiring about his price.
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Southampton boy wrote:
What is going on it can't just be money driving these players away! Has the broad shown no intention to push the club forward, surly with the players being link with us now they are! It's all a bit funny.

I just hope these players can manage the prem, and hit the ground running when they turn up.

There are more things happing here then we the fans are being told.

I agree and have been saying on these sites that it is not just about the money. The main reason for them leaving is AMBITION.

They all signed up to Nicola Cortese's promise of CL football, but since his leaving they believe this dream has now gone.

They now all believe that the club will not finance that next step so where does that leave them ? Most of our World Cup players have proved that they can play at that level and want to fulfill that ambition.

The board should not have sold all three of our England players, certainly not before buying first.

We all knew and been saying that we needed 4 top quality players added to last seasons squad before the departures, now we need 7 or 8 !

If we do sign this number then the club may match Morgan's ambition, if not why would he stay.

It is down to the new board to show players and fans what the plan is and start signing top quality players urgently, not mediocre ones.

I disagree - our so-called World Cup stars failed in Brazil.
Spider could hardly get into the first team.
Ralph's dream of Euro football can't be achieved with our failed
runaways abd wantaways. Let's dump them and re-build
under R.K. with better players who will deliver
Euro football.

I agree that we are in a fantastic situation where we can buy 8 young players and we only need 2 or 3 of them to make the international squad and we will ba as we were last season! There is so much doom and gloom on this website! Top 10!this season and players of the quality of Lallana will be keen to join us!

[quote][p][bold]Littleton-Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]NC Fan4Life[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Southampton boy[/bold] wrote:
What is going on it can't just be money driving these players away! Has the broad shown no intention to push the club forward, surly with the players being link with us now they are! It's all a bit funny.
I just hope these players can manage the prem, and hit the ground running when they turn up.
There are more things happing here then we the fans are being told.[/p][/quote]I agree and have been saying on these sites that it is not just about the money. The main reason for them leaving is AMBITION.
They all signed up to Nicola Cortese's promise of CL football, but since his leaving they believe this dream has now gone.
They now all believe that the club will not finance that next step so where does that leave them ? Most of our World Cup players have proved that they can play at that level and want to fulfill that ambition.
The board should not have sold all three of our England players, certainly not before buying first.
We all knew and been saying that we needed 4 top quality players added to last seasons squad before the departures, now we need 7 or 8 !
If we do sign this number then the club may match Morgan's ambition, if not why would he stay.
It is down to the new board to show players and fans what the plan is and start signing top quality players urgently, not mediocre ones.[/p][/quote]I disagree - our so-called World Cup stars failed in Brazil.
Spider could hardly get into the first team.
Ralph's dream of Euro football can't be achieved with our failed
runaways abd wantaways. Let's dump them and re-build
under R.K. with better players who will deliver
Euro football.[/p][/quote]I agree that we are in a fantastic situation where we can buy 8 young players and we only need 2 or 3 of them to make the international squad and we will ba as we were last season! There is so much doom and gloom on this website! Top 10!this season and players of the quality of Lallana will be keen to join us!Dorssaints

SPIKEISLANDTRADER wrote:
This will SHOW , us ALL , sell and the future looks like life in the championship . Keep Spider and build CONFIDENCE to create ambition , for ALL involved in the club . We really cant afford to LOSE him or Lovren , as so far we may have ££££££ s but no new signings to fill the VOID by Ricky / Adam s and Luke s departure . We need ANSWERS not media gossip , but if Spider leaves then I personally think the WRITING IS FIRMLY ON THE WALL . and St Mary s will be a stadium of NIGHTMARES

And with Freddy Kureger pulling all the strings.

[quote][p][bold]SPIKEISLANDTRADER[/bold] wrote:
This will SHOW , us ALL , sell and the future looks like life in the championship . Keep Spider and build CONFIDENCE to create ambition , for ALL involved in the club . We really cant afford to LOSE him or Lovren , as so far we may have ££££££ s but no new signings to fill the VOID by Ricky / Adam s and Luke s departure . We need ANSWERS not media gossip , but if Spider leaves then I personally think the WRITING IS FIRMLY ON THE WALL . and St Mary s will be a stadium of NIGHTMARES[/p][/quote]And with Freddy Kureger pulling all the strings.7saint7

FC Twente did not risk Southampton target Dusan Tadic in a friendly as he moves towards the exit door.
This past afternoon, Twente defeated Dutch amateur side VV Oldenzaal 14-1 in a pre-season friendly and Tadić was nowhere to be seen. When questioned on his whereabouts, Twente coach Alfred Schreuder, speaking to RTVOost.nl stated that “Everyone knows he is close to an agreement, we did not want to take a chance with him.”

The interviewer then suggested that could the Serbian be moving to Southampton and Schreuder replied: “There is a big chance that will happen”.

Could Tadic be in a Southampton Hotel tonight?

Hopefully Yes if Les & the board are moving fast enough, otherwise Tadic will be in a Liverpool hotel talking to Everton.

I also hope that Les is talking to Cardiff today for Steven Caulker because Harry knows that at £8m for an English CB & future captain QPR would be getting a bargain.

[quote][p][bold]deepheat[/bold] wrote:
Total Dutch Football.com and Sky Sport Website:-
Transfer news: Southampton target Dusan Tadic not risked by FC Twente in friendly .
FC Twente did not risk Southampton target Dusan Tadic in a friendly as he moves towards the exit door.
This past afternoon, Twente defeated Dutch amateur side VV Oldenzaal 14-1 in a pre-season friendly and Tadić was nowhere to be seen. When questioned on his whereabouts, Twente coach Alfred Schreuder, speaking to RTVOost.nl stated that “Everyone knows he is close to an agreement, we did not want to take a chance with him.”
The interviewer then suggested that could the Serbian be moving to Southampton and Schreuder replied: “There is a big chance that will happen”.
Could Tadic be in a Southampton Hotel tonight?[/p][/quote]Hopefully Yes if Les & the board are moving fast enough, otherwise Tadic will be in a Liverpool hotel talking to Everton.
I also hope that Les is talking to Cardiff today for Steven Caulker because Harry knows that at £8m for an English CB & future captain QPR would be getting a bargain.NC Fan4Life

Quality actions carried out by a quality bloke and player, if he does decide to depart for pastures new (which I hope he doesn't) at least he gave the new manager a chance to convince to stay, unlike Shaw and Lallana, as for Lovren the less said on here the better, I don't want to get banned from the Echo website (again)

Quality actions carried out by a quality bloke and player, if he does decide to depart for pastures new (which I hope he doesn't) at least he gave the new manager a chance to convince to stay, unlike Shaw and Lallana, as for Lovren the less said on here the better, I don't want to get banned from the Echo website (again)Outside of the Box

Southampton boy wrote:
What is going on it can't just be money driving these players away! Has the broad shown no intention to push the club forward, surly with the players being link with us now they are! It's all a bit funny.

I just hope these players can manage the prem, and hit the ground running when they turn up.

There are more things happing here then we the fans are being told.

I agree and have been saying on these sites that it is not just about the money. The main reason for them leaving is AMBITION.

They all signed up to Nicola Cortese's promise of CL football, but since his leaving they believe this dream has now gone.

They now all believe that the club will not finance that next step so where does that leave them ? Most of our World Cup players have proved that they can play at that level and want to fulfill that ambition.

The board should not have sold all three of our England players, certainly not before buying first.

We all knew and been saying that we needed 4 top quality players added to last seasons squad before the departures, now we need 7 or 8 !

If we do sign this number then the club may match Morgan's ambition, if not why would he stay.

It is down to the new board to show players and fans what the plan is and start signing top quality players urgently, not mediocre ones.

They all signed up with Saints to share Cortese's CL vision? No they didn't. Lallana was already at SMS. So was Shaw. So was Morgan. SRL joined an ambitious club in L1 and I doubt ever thought he would see the CL. His career has gone stratospheric and good luck to him.

Only Lovren could argue that he signed up for a plan which now seems to have been watered down. I don't blame him for feeling let down by what has happened this Summer. However, his conduct has been shameful and right now he's acting as a disgrace to his club, an embarrassment to his country and shame to his profession.

Positives a plenty in the pursuit of Pelle, Tadic, Marshall, Ings, Armero, Vlaar and others. Keep the faith.

[quote][p][bold]NC Fan4Life[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Southampton boy[/bold] wrote:
What is going on it can't just be money driving these players away! Has the broad shown no intention to push the club forward, surly with the players being link with us now they are! It's all a bit funny.
I just hope these players can manage the prem, and hit the ground running when they turn up.
There are more things happing here then we the fans are being told.[/p][/quote]I agree and have been saying on these sites that it is not just about the money. The main reason for them leaving is AMBITION.
They all signed up to Nicola Cortese's promise of CL football, but since his leaving they believe this dream has now gone.
They now all believe that the club will not finance that next step so where does that leave them ? Most of our World Cup players have proved that they can play at that level and want to fulfill that ambition.
The board should not have sold all three of our England players, certainly not before buying first.
We all knew and been saying that we needed 4 top quality players added to last seasons squad before the departures, now we need 7 or 8 !
If we do sign this number then the club may match Morgan's ambition, if not why would he stay.
It is down to the new board to show players and fans what the plan is and start signing top quality players urgently, not mediocre ones.[/p][/quote]They all signed up with Saints to share Cortese's CL vision? No they didn't. Lallana was already at SMS. So was Shaw. So was Morgan. SRL joined an ambitious club in L1 and I doubt ever thought he would see the CL. His career has gone stratospheric and good luck to him.
Only Lovren could argue that he signed up for a plan which now seems to have been watered down. I don't blame him for feeling let down by what has happened this Summer. However, his conduct has been shameful and right now he's acting as a disgrace to his club, an embarrassment to his country and shame to his profession.
Positives a plenty in the pursuit of Pelle, Tadic, Marshall, Ings, Armero, Vlaar and others. Keep the faith.Santa65

At least Morgan has spoken with the new manager. I would hate to see Morgan go but he has been at the club for years and put in a real stint and if he feels now he wants to move on after talking with Koeman then it would be difficult to argue.

I would like to see Saints say to all remaining players that no one else will leave before January so to give it their all and see where the club is placed after Xmas.

At least Morgan has spoken with the new manager. I would hate to see Morgan go but he has been at the club for years and put in a real stint and if he feels now he wants to move on after talking with Koeman then it would be difficult to argue.
I would like to see Saints say to all remaining players that no one else will leave before January so to give it their all and see where the club is placed after Xmas.allsaintsnocurves